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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Importance Of Spiritual Foundation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025
     | 621 views

    In these days of great shaking, every believer must return to the basics: a solid foundation in Christ, in the Word, and in truth. Only then can we be unshakable, fruitful, and victorious.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: A building is only as strong as the foundation on which it rests. In the same way, a believer’s life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Sending Him Back! Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 23, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 466 views

    To discuss Onesimus, who was a ”runaway servant,” whom Paul converted in Rome, and returned to his master, as a Christian and now “a faithful and beloved brother” in the Lord.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Confidence in Philemon 2. Paul’s Conversion of Onesimus 3. Paul’s Consensus of Philemon Introductory Remarks. 1. This Letter, though only one chapter, has a tremendous lesson for all Christians, especially for those who consider themselves “in authority.” This will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For The Rapture

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 2,082 views

    The Rapture refers to the moment when Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers to be with Him. It is a glorious hope for believers but a moment of great regret for the unprepared.

    Title: PREPARING FOR THE RAPTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 773 views

    Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With Expectant Hope

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025
     | 629 views

    This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

    “Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 865 views

    Encourages Christians to discern God's signs, commit to discipleship, and patiently await His divine return, while constantly reforming their lives in response to His Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in spirit and in purpose, bound by the shared desire to understand more deeply the divine mysteries that our Lord has laid out before us in His holy Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to love - to love the ...read more

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    Before The Trumpet Sound Fades

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    The Rapture is that future event when the Lord Jesus Himself will return in the clouds above this earth and will catch away all the saved people of the world. It is a time that is referred to in Titus 2:13 as "The Blessed Hope Of The Believer."

    Before the Trumpet Sound Fades Text: 1 Co 15:51-57; 1 Th 4:13-17 Introduction: I once heard an old preacher say, "I’m not lookin for a hole in the ground, I’m lookin for a hole in the sky!" The event he was referring to is known as "The Rapture". While this word itself does not appear in the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,765 views

    Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

    Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gay Sex And All That!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,045 views

    What legalising of gay sex (once forbidden) in more and more countries actually points to? Didn't our Lord say the "days of Lot shall return before His Second coming"!!!

    Gay sex and all that!!! Whatever has happened to our great country of India known for it's rich spiritual heritage!!! On Sept 6th, 2018 India had the dubious distinction of becoming the 123rd Country ...read more

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    Be Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,925 views

    Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

    Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Opportunities We Miss Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    Why did King Herod - and all of Jerusalem - miss the opportunity to go find Jesus in Jerusalem? And how can we avoid "missing" our opportunity find Jesus as well?

    We opened by singing the first verse and chorus of “We three kings of Orient are” “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. CHORUS: O, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twenty Mississippi - Ready Or Not He Will Come

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 9, 2013
    based on 67 ratings
     | 27,298 views

    As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (Updated October 2023)

    I loved it ... weather... I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch unexpectedly ... those that were hiding. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do remember ... that the seeker, ......was called ... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    While Waiting To Be Crowned

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,351 views

    Since you and I can’t be Crowned “Till death shall set me free and then go home,” I thought it would be profitable and pertinent to probe this Interim Period of Delay. And so the Question is: WHAT MUST YOU AND I DO WHILE WAITING TO BE CROWNED? I wonder, a

    “Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear till death shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear. For there’s a crown for me.” I feel led of God the Holy Spirit to address this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Sarah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 764 views

    Sarah’s journey from barrenness to motherhood demonstrates God’s faithfulness. Though she had moments of doubt and impatience, she ultimately trusted God and became the mother of nations. Her life reminds us that God’s promises never fail, even when they seem delayed.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SARAH (SARAI) – WIFE OF ABRAHAM, MOTHER OF ISAAC By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:15-19 "And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Men Enter Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,507 views

    Death is inevitable for those now living. The sole exception will be should the Lord return. Christ offers life for all who receive Him. Our responsibility is to prepare for the inevitable, trusting Him.

    “The other [thief] rebuked [the first], saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.’ And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist